Pazo de Monterrey Godello

Winery

Pazos del Rey

Country

Spain

Region

D.O. Monterrei

Vintage

2016

Wine Type

White Wine

Variety

100% Godello

Alcohol

13,2% Vol.

Ageing

No ageing

This wine gathers the essence of the Mediterranean and Atlantic nature of the Verin Valley. The selection of vineyards and grapes that has been carried out by the bodega provide this wine a good balance between maturity and acidity. The result is a fresh, fruity and elegant wine that expresses the region’s terroir.

This wine gathers the essence of the Mediterranean and Atlantic nature of the Verin Valley. The selection of vineyards and grapes that has been carried out by the bodega provide this wine a good balance between maturity and acidity. The result is a fresh, fruity and elegant wine that expresses the region’s terroir.

Pazos del Rey

RegionD. O. Monterrei is the least well-unknown denomination in Galicia. It is the only winegrowing region in Galicia whose territory lies along the Duero riverbank.

VineyardsPazos del Rey controls 25 hectares of vines, most of which are located on the slopes of the valley.

Age of the vineyardsBetween 15 and 20 years of age

vineyards yields2,000 kg/ha

Soil ProfileGranite-clay soils for the Godello variety (Pazo de Monterrey) and poor, shallow, sloped land with sandy-clay soils and a slate and schist base that enhance the aromas of the Mencía variety used in our Mencía

Weatherwarm Mediterranean climate with a continental influence that is also affected by the Atlantic ocean. The hot and dry summers contrast with the cold winters. The region is subject to significant temperature variations of up to 30º during the maturation period.